This TIME magazine article explores the
sleeping mind. More specifically it
looks at how the mind functions when the operator is on stand-by. It shows that the mind does some of its most
creative thinking while it is asleep.
This is thought to be because the unconscious mind has lowered levels of
cortisol, a stress hormone. This stress
hormone makes people forget many of the things which they subconsciously think
about. This is because the cortisol will
break up many of the memories that are being created during our waking
hours. Thus when the mind is asleep, the
lowered levels of cortisol make it possible for the brain to piece the picture
back together and create a whole memory or idea. Therefore, during our conscious hours,
because we are more stressed, we are less able to be creative. But this may come as bad news to many college
students studying a creative field. This
means that in order to be the most creative one can be, it is imperative that
one gets enough sleep every night. Sorry
for those of you who love to pull all-nighters.
This is yet another reason why it is extremely important for everyone to
get a good amount of sleep every night.
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